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N145 YHH

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

3,298 mi
Last recorded3,298 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 YHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 3,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2025

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 3,310 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2024 3,310 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2023

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022
Fail 25 Feb 2022

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 80,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,518 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 76,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 75,825 miles

Full beam "flash" does not work.

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has very worn walls.

Fail 23 May 2017 75,825 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Full beam "flash" does not work.

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has very worn walls.

Pass 17 May 2016 74,536 miles

Nearside Front small split in edge of tyre rim kerb damaged

Offside Rear nail in tread/punctured/irrepairable

Pass 27 May 2015 73,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2014 70,754 miles

Headlamp flasher unit not working

OSR tyre slightly perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,754 miles

Headlamp flasher unit not working

OSR tyre slightly perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 69,336 miles

offside front indicator lense is missing

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Fail 3 May 2013 69,336 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lense is missing

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 24 May 2012 67,056 miles

front number plate is starting to deteriate

slight play in the nearside front wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2011 65,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,098 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 60,926 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2009 60,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 57,437 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2007 53,826 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,933 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 45,865 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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N145 YHH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N145 YHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N145 YHH registered?

N145 YHH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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